- Class: Primary 3
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 8
- Age: 9 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Value Education
- Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
- Previous Lesson: Community Sanitation
- Topic: Community Values And Development
- Content: Factors that promote peaceful co-existence and development in a Community.
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Define community values and community development.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of peaceful co-existence in their community.
- Psychomotor Domain: Create posters showing factors that enhance community development.
- Social Domain: Work collaboratively to identify ways to promote peace in their community.
Reference Materials
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from Squarespace – Community Development Values
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Charts illustrating community activities
- Markers and poster papers
- Pictures of peaceful community activities
- Flashcards with key terms
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding community values and development is crucial for pupils to recognize their role in promoting peace and growth within their community. This lesson will help them understand the significance of their actions and how they can contribute positively.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils are familiar with the concept of community sanitation and have basic knowledge of community living.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Community Values And Development
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teachers Activity | Pupils Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Interactive Discussion | Set induction | Ask pupils what they understand by the term “community”. | Pupils share their ideas about community. | Understanding the basic concept of community. |
| Step 2: Definition | 5 mins | Direct Instruction | Explanation | Define community values and community development. | Listen and ask questions. | Clear definition of key terms. |
| Step 3: Importance | 10 mins | Discussion | Q&A | Explain why community values and development are important. | Discuss the importance and ask questions. | Importance of values and development in community. |
| Step 4: Factors | 10 mins | Group Work | Collaborative Learning | Divide class into groups to discuss factors promoting community development. | Discuss and list factors in groups. | Identifying factors that enhance development. |
| Step 5: Presentations | 5 mins | Presentation | Group Presentation | Ask each group to present their findings. | Present group findings. | Sharing and learning from each other. |
| Step 6: Note Taking | 3 mins | Note Writing | Guided Writing | Guide pupils to take notes on the key points discussed. | Write down notes. | Recording important information. |
| Step 7: Evaluation and Conclusion | 2 mins | Interactive | Review and Summarize | Ask review questions to check understanding. | Answer questions and participate in review. | Assessing comprehension and summarizing the lesson. |
Lesson Content
Community Values And Development
Community Values are the beliefs and principles that guide how members of a community interact with each other. These values include respect, honesty, cooperation, and responsibility.
Community Development is the process of improving the well-being of people in a community by promoting social, economic, and environmental improvements.
Factors that enhance community development include:
- Education: Providing quality education for all community members.
- Healthcare: Ensuring access to health services.
- Infrastructure: Developing roads, water supply, and electricity.
- Peace and Security: Maintaining a safe and peaceful environment.
- Economic Opportunities: Creating jobs and business opportunities.
- Community Participation: Encouraging involvement in community activities and decision-making.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define community values.
- Explain the meaning of community development.
- List three factors that promote community development.
- Describe why peaceful co-existence is important for community development.
- Create a poster showing factors that enhance community development.
Note for teachers using my lesson plan:
Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils’ comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!
